I'm taking the exam now which of the following is a primary theme in "the necklace"? a. working diligently is more important than gaining money. b. clothes are an unimportant status symbol. c. appreciate what you have rather than yearning for what you don't. d. pretending to be better than you are can you move up in life.

How does the use of theme in a speech differ from theme in a written work? o a. in a speech, the theme also gives extra details about the topic. o b. in a speech, the theme is also used as an organizational tool. onc. in a speech, the theme also to establish a sense of authority. o d. in a speech, the theme also uses evidence to support a claim.

In 250 words, discuss the ways in which the novel relates to the historical context in which it was published.

Read this passage from "the city without us" by alan weisman: which statement best explains how the structure of the passage supports the author's purpose? a. the passage traces several events in the order that they will occur to highlight how nature conquers human civilization. b. the passage shows that natural forces such as an absence of predators and an increase in the squirrel population can lead to destructive results. c. the passage shows that natural forms such as an absence of predators and human hunters can lead to the reforestation of new york city. d. the passage identifies how two natural forces are co-dependent - the deforestation of new york and the extinction of squirrels.